Transaction Manager NEW

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Benefits to eligible employees, include:
401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Medical, Dental & Vision Care
6 weeks of paid parental leave at 100% of salary
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Flexible Work Arrangements may be available
Executive Benefits

Location: On site – Spring, TX
What this job involves –
Our Transaction Management team helps clients strategize, evaluate and execute real estate transactions to meet their business needs. Our Transaction Manager will manage and execute complex land transactions that enable low carbon capital projects across the US for a key client headquartered in Spring, Texas. The TM will be embedded onsite with the existing JLL team and the client’s real estate group and will report to the JLL Global Commercial Manager, while also supporting and reporting to the client’s Commercial Portfolio Manager’s ever-growing portfolio across their Hydrogen, Ammonia, and CCS verticals.

Our Transaction Manager will manage and work with professionals across a wide variety of disciplines and business units. Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects to successful outcomes, acting proactively while creating strong client trust and confidence is paramount to the role. Ability to think strategically and act proactively in a fast faced environment. Creates strong client trust and confidence.

Manage Client Relationships
Assume key transaction responsibilities for strategic clients
Provide advice on client transactions
Attend regular client meetings and conference calls
Improve client transaction management processes
Manage transaction reporting to the clients

Transactions Support
Supports, manages and executes complex transactions with high level of proficiency and knowledge
Assist Client in completing a large number of transactions annually and independently execute lease and capital transactions of all types and sizes while adhering to Jones Lang LaSalle’s and the Client’s processes and standards for expertise and professionalism
Actively monitor progress of assigned transactions
Collect client requirements, obtain market data, review market reports, retain real estate broker partners nationally, assist with site selection and site evaluation, create requests for proposals (RFP’s), negotiate letters of intent, ground leases, option agreements, purchase and sale agreements, and prepare approval packages for client’s senior management.
Produce comparative financial analysis to enable the development of strategy and decision making
Actively monitor and report progress of assigned transactions to the Commercial Portfolio Manager and broader management team.
Coordinate with client’s GIS team to have customized maps and dashboards created
Review commission invoices for accuracy and progress on payment; review Dealio for accuracy and assure it is updated regularly

Interested? An ideal candidate would need to have the following qualifications:
Required
A Bachelor’s degree is required
5+ years of transaction management experience; Fortune 500 experience is highly preferred
Land transaction experience with proven skills in negotiating contracts (ground leases / option agreements / purchase and sale agreements).
Experience working with corporate clients in a fast paced environment to achieve real estate objectives.
Solid understanding of financial and accounting impacts.
Strong, verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Excellent negotiating, analytical, communication, collaboration, organization/planning and process skills.
Strong ability to interpret and communicate business intelligence/data analytics.
Outstanding client service skills.
Proven ability to collaborate across the JLL team, client and cross-functional teams

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

About JLL –
We’re JLL-a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.